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Y Drenewydd, Montgomeryshire

Y Drenewydd (Newtown) is the largest town in Montgomeryshire, lying on the River Severn. The town was birthplace of the industrialist Robert Owen in 1771, his former house now being a museum. Newtown is also the home of the Oriel Davies Gallery, a major public gallery which shows national and international contemporary art and craft. The town is within the council area of Powys.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Newtown
Historic County: Montgomeryshire
Lat, Long: 52.515095,-3.3150261
Grid Reference: SO108916
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys
Council Area: Powys
Community (Civil Parish): Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn C
Country: Wales

GBPNID: 32764
Entry Type: Alternative name listing (C)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Y_Drenewydd,_Montgomeryshire_32764

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